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Does Smoking Increase The Chance Of Valley Fever?

HI, I am wondering if I can get some information online about smoking and Valley Fever. My husband has been recently diagnosed with Valley Fever and he is a smoker, what are risks, does smoking activate the fungus and should he stop? Please send me any information you can. Thank you
Mon, 19 May 2014
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hello, thanks for ur query, as valley fever mainly acts on lungs , he should quit smoking. seen mainly in immunocompromised, occurs from air born transmission, attacks lungs and skin, anti fungal treatment works nicely.all d best. take care.
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Does Smoking Increase The Chance Of Valley Fever?

hello, thanks for ur query, as valley fever mainly acts on lungs , he should quit smoking. seen mainly in immunocompromised, occurs from air born transmission, attacks lungs and skin, anti fungal treatment works nicely.all d best. take care.